While superb sound quality is the ultimate goal of any home audio system, the realities of budget and even aesthetics often force compromises in sound quality. Well, the time for compromise is over. Now you can have it all - great sound, great looks, small size, and an unbelievably low price!

The Monoprice Premium 5.1-Channel Home Theater System surpasses all expectations for sound quality in a small package. The four satellite and the single center speakers each use a 3" polypropylene mid-range driver and a 3/4" aluminum dome tweeter. They can handle up 100 watts of power and have an impedance of 8 ohms.

The satellite and center channel speakers handle frequencies from 110Hz to 20kHz ±3dB, with the crossover between the mid-range and tweeter drivers set to 3.5KHz. The powered subwoofer features an 8" downward firing speaker driven by a 200 watt amplifier. It handles frequencies from 30Hz to 150Hz (-10dB) and uses a variable crossover from 40-150Hz.

The satellites measure only about 6.9" x 4.3" x 4.3" (HWD) and weigh about 2.9 lbs each, making them easy to mount almost anywhere. The center channel speaker measures about 4.3" x 10.2" x 4.3" (HWD) and weighs 3.0 lbs. Both the satellite and center speakers are equipped with a universal 1/4" threaded insert mounting options and have rear-firing ports, so they sound best when there is some breathing room behind them.

The subwoofer is a 12.6" cube and weighs about 20 lbs. It features four large rubber feet, which keep the downward firing driver off the floor. It includes both line and speaker level stereo inputs, so it can be used with any amplifier. A phase control switch on the back allows you to adjust the phase of the subwoofer in relation to the rest of the system.

So when looking for speakers for your home audio system, make the no compromise choice and enjoy superb sound quality and a stunning sound stage with the Monoprice Premium 5.1-Channel Home Theater System!

Cons: requires a special splitter for the sub-woofer cable if your receiver only has a single sub connector. Fortunately the splitter 6261, is only $2.75. Just need to order it

Great bang for the buck, couldn't be happier with the product. Looking to get a second set for a smaller room. I really don't need surround due to the size of the room, but at that price, hard not to make the purchase and enjoy much better sound.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Scott from Statesville, NC

3/25/2015 5:10:12 PM

Small size big performance

Pros: * Small enough to fit almost anywhere
* Sound like you paid far more
* Appearance is understated but not cheap looking
* Take off the fabric grilles and most will never guess they're Monoprice
* Easy to drive, so your AVR won't strain a bit

Cons: * Small speakers cannot provide the expanse of sound provided by larger speakers
* No five-way binding posts, slightly limiting your choices
* Rear port is high enough that if stand mounting, the port may be covered by the bracket

Definitely a set for smaller rooms. Don't buy it for the price buy it because it fits in almost anywhere and still provides great sound. And then go ahead and buy it for the price anyway, because you'll be saving a ton of money. This is definitely not a set that's designed to excel in any particular area. They're designed to be great all-around speakers and remain very affordable.

The matched fronts and surrounds are smaller than expected, but with a satisfying heft to them that makes them feel quite sturdy. Center channel speaker is about average size compared to a discount store HTIB system, but you won't mistake it for a discount store speaker. Build quality on all speakers far exeeds their class. Even without the sub, this is a set that is far better than it has any right to be at this price point. The finish could best be described as unobjectionable these speakers won't draw oohs and aahs for how flashy they are, but they also won't draw comments about how cheap they look. In short, these are the kind of speakers that you simply won't notice, but you'll definitely hear the sound.

I discovered that one of my sound sources was simply horrible based on listening through these, and I had never noticed the low quality before. A quick test though high quality headphones proved it was the source and not the speakers. My previous HT speakers simply never revealed how bad that source was. This Monoprice set has crisp, clear highs and deeper, punchier lows than you would expect. The comparatively tiny size means you can place them practically anywhere because it's easy to find room for them.

The real gem of this set is the sub. It isn't the world's greatest, loudest, deepest sub, and it isn't trying to be. It is, though, well matched to its companion speakers, and seamlessly steps in to pick up the low tones where its mates fall short. Definitely more musical in caliber than something to shake the walls, but it still provides more punch than you'll be prepared for. If you want the very deepest lows and to feel a thud in your chest during explosions on screen, this is not the sub you're looking for. If you want something that can deftly switch from various styles of music over to a nice sounding explosion machine, this is your new friend.

Don't force this set to be something it's not, and it will reward you with great sound and few compromises. For something that will fill your spacious loft or your open floor plan great room with the kind of sound that will make your guests jump in surprise, move along to your next choice. If you're looking for a decent sounding set of speakers that will fit into a bedroom or small apartment and not punish you by sounding only slightly better than the speakers built into your TV, this set from Monoprice is a wonderful value and a no-brainer purchase.

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Rating: (9 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Orange, CA

3/22/2015 6:42:55 PM

Simple and capable

Pros: Easy setup. Solid feeling construction. Quality sound. Value.

Cons: No style.

I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not an audiophile or particularly knowledgeable about the subject. I'm not the guy who can tell the difference between an MP3 and the uncompressed WAV file.

That said, I can tell you whether or not I can hear dialog and sound effects. I set these speakers up in a very large space (16'x14', 9' ceiling) and they fill the room with sound. Dialog and ambient sound are easily heard, and the low end/bass are satisfying. I couldn't be happier. I don't even have to add the "for the price" qualifier.

I can't speak to longevity, only had them for a week. But they don't feel flimsy, so that's encouraging.

I feel like the rear ports on the satellite speakers are a little oddly placed (immediately below the screw hole). I got stands and wall mounts for them that had a variety of mounting adapters - and none of them seemed to quite fit without blocking the rear port if I used them per-instructions. I ended up kinda jerry-rigging some of the adapter pieces together to offset the speakers. Maybe I was just missing something but I tried all the adapters. But hey, I found something that works so I wouldn't let that stop you from getting this otherwise great speakers anyway.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from ,

3/17/2015 6:28:42 AM

Big Sound, Small Price

Pros: Great sound and easy to use hookups

Cons: No wireless rear channel or subwoofer

I've only had the speakers hooked to my 700W Pioneer VSX-824-K receiver for a little over a week now, so I'm still in the break-in period. I must say that with everyday I use them the sound gets better, cleaner, & crisper all the way from the highs down to the deepest lows. The only thing I would've like was wireless rear channels and subwoofer. I am perfectly happy with this purchase. Can't beat the price for the sound you get.

I purchased these to work with my new Yamaha RX-V675 Receiver. With 2 Yamaha Bookshelf Speakers (NS-6390s) already serving as the primary Front and Left speakers, the 4 Monoprice satellites provide surround and presence. Along with the center channel, the entire system offers crystal clear sounds whether at low volume, or blasting out the windows. The bass from the sub-woofer is incredibly solid. I was surprised at how potent of a punch it packed. We had a pretty good Pioneer system before this, but this goes a bit beyond the pretty good category. I had been comparing the Monoprice Premium system to the Energy Take Classic...and was especially convinced by the CNET review which preferred the sound of Monoprice to Energy. The only drawback was supposedly the appearance of the Monoprice speakers. Other reviewers had said the speaker housing even felt a little cheap. So when I opened the box and pulled out the first satellite speaker I was shocked at how nice it looked, and at how solid it felt. I fail to see where I've compromised on "looks" by getting the Monoprice speakers. To sum it up, this is an extremely powerful speaker system, and I could not be more pleased. Thank you Monoprice for making such an affordable system.

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